idiom
Put Up a Defense
PUT UP uh dih-FENS
/pʊt ʌp ə dɪˈfɛns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
putupadefense
Dictionary meaning
To actively resist an attack, argument, or adverse situation; to mount a protective response.
Examples
- Despite the odds, the small startup put up a fierce defense against the patent lawsuit.
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